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Prison, Me? No Way!

This week, Rushden Academy were very pleased and excited to welcome back the Prison, Me? No Way! Team. Prior to 2020, this Personal Development day for year 9 was always a favourite on the school calendar so there was a buzz of anticipation as the prison van arrived on site at 07.30am.

The programme is organised by the No Way Trust and very kindly funded by the Rushden Rotary, members of whom attended the day. The aim is to provide students with real life learning experiences aimed at preventing involvement in crime and risky behaviour. It raises awareness of the causes, consequences, penalties and impact of crime.

The day began with an introduction in the Lecture Theatre for the whole year group before they split into five groups to take part in a rota of workshops and sessions. Students got to learn about life in prison, they found out about the dangers of gangs, knives, and County Lines as well as hearing from a convicted murderer who told her story of the choices she made and the consequences of those choices.

The students were praised by the team delivering and the Rotarians for their behaviour and engagement with the sessions and we look forward to welcoming them back again next year.

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Mrs G Brainwood

Assistant Principal

Performing Arts Spring Showcase

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6th Form Careers Speed Dating Event

In support of National Apprenticeship week, Year 12 and 13 students at Rushden Academy have been inspired by an array of visitors from local industry and business via a careers speed dating event which was facilitated by Northampton University.

They welcomed visitors from:

Navy
RAF
Police
NHS
Cummins
IGUS
VW Group
Evolve Business Coaching
Ortec
Scott Bader
Howdens
Satra
AFP Services
Whitworths
NLIVE!
Northampton University

The 6th form students had 7 minutes with each professional to discuss careers, qualifications, experiences and future plans, with a view to informing their post 18 career plans and university choices. Many also got the opportunity to discuss work shadowing placement possibilities for when they take part in their Futures Week later in the year.

The students were actively involved in the event which is the second one to run this academic year and were ambassadors for the academy.

“This event has been a huge success and the students were ambassadors for the academy. We would like to thank all of the visitors for taking time out of their busy schedules and Northampton University and the Aspire Higher team for coordinating this event. Their contribution to our PSHE and careers program this year has been outstanding. The professionals that attended have inspired our students and opened their eyes to careers that they maybe wouldn’t have considered previously”.